The Supervisory Social Worker (GEC) has significant personnel and program management responsibilities for a professional staff assigned to multiple community-based long-term services and supports programs, including Contract Community Nursing Home (CNH), Adult Day Health Care (ADHC), Veteran Directed Care (VDC), State Veterans Home (SVH) liaison functions, and designated recognition programs such as Medal of Honor and Former Prisoner of War.
30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.
VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Performs a wide range of program management services and provides technical assistance to internal partners and community agencies.
Conducts work related to review, monitoring, analysis, planning, and assessment of CNH, ADHC, VDC, SVH liaison, and associated programs. Oversees mandatory CNH placements from community hospitals and coordinates closely with inpatient teams, community hospitals, community nursing facilities, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely, appropriate, and safe placement decisions.
Manages operational aspects of multiple purchasing authorities and community-based service arrangements, including CNH IDIQ contracts, Veteran Care Agreements (VCAs), ADHC network arrangements, VDC agreements, and related processes needed to maintain access to care. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services provided to Veterans.
Develops and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services across the community long-term services and supports continuum. Prepares, coordinates, and submits Issue Briefs and other executive correspondence related to assigned programs.
Coordinates Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR) submissions and closeouts for safety events and partners with Patient Safety, Quality Management, and leadership in follow-up actions and communication. Develops methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the community long-term services and supports area, utilizing outcome evaluations and operational metrics to improve services and design system changes.
Provides training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff and interdisciplinary colleagues regarding program policies, documentation standards, patient safety expectations, and evidence-based practices relevant to long-term services and supports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Authorized on an Ad-Hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $127295 – $165486/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →